The 5 most beautiful hikes to do around Split

Are you hiking fans? Croatia is for you! Discover the most beautiful hikes to do around the city of Split!

Split is one of the largest cities in Croatia. Located on the edge of the Adriatic, tourists come to enjoy its climate and the beauty of the different reliefs. But Split is also an ideal ground foot for hiking enthusiasts. Whether in Split or around, hikers will have the opportunity to discover exceptional trails, with incredible panoramic views. Ready to walk? Then discover the 5 most beautiful hikes to do around Split. Here we go!

1. The Marjan

Several hikes are to be done around Split. But the Marjan hike is the only one in Split itself. This is the hill of the city, bordering the Adriatic coast. This hike is also simple to carry out and offers several trails. But whatever you do, you will admire the sea view and feel the smell of pines.

In addition, many points of interest will be on your way, such as the Archaeological Museum and the Ivan Meštrović Gallery. Finish the walk in the window to immortalize your walk with a photo.

2. Krka National Park

This is undoubtedly the most beautiful hike around Split. Krka is one of the Eight national parks in Croatia . Krka Park is a real historical treasure. Discover the traces of life dating from the first human eras. Then go back to time, with the Skradin aqueduct and the monastery Franciscan . Continue your journey by visiting the park's mills as well as all ethnographic works, observable in a dedicated museum.

But the place that must not be missed remains the fall of the Krka River. The frame is magical and very photogenic. But don’t forget to first photograph this beautiful moment... with your eyes!

The park is 1 hour from Split. A bus line as well as a highway allow you to get on the spot. You can also go by ferry. The entrance is paid but once inside, you will be rewarded with beautiful waterfalls.

3. The Natural Park of Biokovo

The natural park of Biokovo runs along the Adriatic coast, two hours from Split. The panorama offered is simply incredible. On the one hand, we observe the sea, on the other the land. But the park of Biokovo is above all an exceptional fauna and flora. More than 1200 plant species are identified! If you want to discover them, a botanical garden is open to the public.

On the hiking side the summit of Sveti Juri, culminating at 1762 meters makes the athletes dream. But there is much more to discover through the different paths. For example, you will observe caves and abandoned houses. Walking is not your thing? Know that it is also possible to ride the bike paths.

Attention: access to the park and the top of the Sveti Juri is paid.

4. The Mosor

From all the hikes around Split, the Mosor is most loved by the locals. Indeed, many of Splitois come to Mosor to climb. It is also an excellent massif for hiking and speleology. Here too, we are near the Adriatic Sea. Also note that the quite basic vegetation allows a clear view everywhere. It is therefore not necessary to climb all up to enjoy a breathtaking landscape.

But the strong point of the Mosor is its pedestrian offer. It starts with simple one-hour journeys, to adventures spread over several days! So everyone will find his happiness.

In addition, in Mosor, there are several major places of interest. The summit of Vickov Stup (1325 meters) is the most frequently gravel. Yet, it is not the highest peak of the massif, the highest being the Veliki Kabal (1339 meters). We also advise you to take the direction of Sveti Jure. Upstairs you can visit a Catholic chapel and make a detour to the cave of Vranjača.

5. The Kozjak

Within an hour of Split, find the Kozjak, a special mountain. Indeed, both sides are quite opposite. The coastal part gives the impression of seeing an inaccessible wall, while the continental part offers a hilly topplate with peaks at 700m altitude.

The place is accessible to all as several routes, at various levels, are accessible. This makes it a perfect place, for beginners as well as for more confirmed walkers. An important detail, which makes the Kozjak widely deserves its place among the most beautiful hikes to do around Split.

Small bonus : the summit of Kozjak dominates the most beautiful national park in Croatia, Plitvice Lakes . If you have time, make a detour to discover this natural wonder.

And you, which hikes around Split will have your favors? Tell us a comment!